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    What Are You Wearing Today (WAYWT)
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    • mclaincauseyM
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      I don't disagree about slippage but I do try to minimize it to a degree.  It your heel is too free and you stomp around as much as I do it's bothersome. Not trying to get blisters on my heels.

      I added a hole to my straps when mine started slipping. It takes a little elbow grease to get to it but they wear so amazing when I do. Tiniest of heel slips, hard to even notice.

      For thicker socks I stay with the original tightest hole on the strap. Insoles are also possible if you are uncomfortable. My guess is a heel half insole might be the way to go based on the shallow RC last. To me engineer slippage may take some getting used to, but if it's painful it should be addressed. Maybe I'm reading too much into your expression 🙂

      Think it, be it.

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      • Chiba J.C
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        I find it intriguing that people actually use the straps on engineer boots. Just my opinion, but isn't best to fit the boots such that you won't need the straps. My Lofgrens are a hair too big, but I've never tightened the straps. I just use the hole that lets the strap fit naturally round the boot, no tension. Stick a good insole in and presto. YMMV.

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        • mclaincauseyM
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          They ain't just for show, an engineer that fits should be a bit loose until you strap in IMO.

          Think it, be it.

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            @mclaincausey:

            I added a hole to my straps when mine started slipping. It takes a little elbow grease to get to it but they wear so amazing when I do. Tiniest of heel slips, hard to even notice.

            Maybe I'm reading too much into your expression 🙂

            I've added a few tighter holes on 1 foot, we'll see. I'm okay with it slipping a bit now. It's slowly starting to soften up. Few more weeks and they'll be moulded to me and happy days :).

            The facial expression; not one of my best, wasn't that bad tho. No blisters after a solid 2 hour's of walking, just a little raw.

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            • mclaincauseyM
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              One thing that I enjoy cosmetically about RCs is how high the ankle strap is. But it comes at a cost, it's not as functional/effective as it could be, at least for my feet. Ideally for optimal effectiveness an ankle strap should pull your ankle down so that it secures your heel. The "shin strap" of the RC doesn't really do that.

              Think it, be it.

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                It's all goooood. Enjoying and learning along the way for sure. Won't be racing to buy another pair of engineers until these are seriously like slippers. They smell amazing, they look amazing, and they're amazing to strut around in. Bit fun to get on/off thanks to my high arches, but that's it up until last night's serious walk. Part of breaking in boots ::).

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                • tatmantallT
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                  @Snowy:

                  SSoL, Thanks. heel slip is @ the back where the heel rubs against the back of the boot.

                  seawolf, understand, thanks. I know this pair is the perfect size for me, just need to let the leather continue to soften/break in.

                  Friday, 9.5, they're not going anywhere, thanks for the offer tho ::). They're stunning boots that are crying for more attention, that's all 😘

                  Snowy, you can actually help the molding process along by moistening the leather of the upper with warm water, either holding bit directly under a faucet, or actually filling a mister bottle (my preferred method) and hitting it several times to get it damp and then go for a stroll and do some squats each time you do this you will have the boots a little more broke in. Some leathers are better to do this with than others and the RCs are perfect for this type of treatment. Just my .02

                  "I know to you it may sound strange, but I wish it would rain…"- The Temptations

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                    Thanks for the suggestion Mr Tall man. I'm going 'natty' on these, and enjoy the ride, for now at least :).

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                      Sun surf
                      IH-SCB
                      Flat Head

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                        Good stuff Ben

                        Going in full denim for the night, good night all

                        Cheers,
                        David

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                          GMB & d, both looking extremely on point; nice!

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                            Thanks snow!

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                            Flat head

                            Self edge still has this flannel and I really urge you guys to pick it up. It has a nice feeling to it and I love the colors. It's definitely one of my favorite and most worn shirts. One of the few that I've never thought about selling.

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                            • Megatron1505M
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                              Excuse the crappy lighting, the castle in the background is Newark.

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                              Whites

                              Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                              • BeatleB
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                                Random knit
                                Golden Nugget
                                Volume One
                                Red Wing

                                We can do anything

                                http://bybeatle.com

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                                • AnesthetistA
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                                  Nice and warm here in sunny Orlando.
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                                  Birks

                                  IG: bluehandsslim

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                                    Kinda far away but better than nothing..

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                                      Have a good week

                                      Cheers,
                                      David

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                                      • FridayF
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                                        you too buddy and looking good. whats the jacket if you may?

                                        Tough, heavy and ready! = IRON HEART

                                        ~Shinici Haraki~

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                                        • FurattoHeddoF
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                                          Looks like this jacket from Real McCoys:

                                          www.superdenim.com/prodpage.asp?productid=3401

                                          "Don't ever be sorry"

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                                            Friday thx buddy its a browns beach itself made in Japan not RMC ;), the duck is rising sun

                                            Cheers,
                                            David

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